steering wheel CITROEN NEMO 2014 Handbook (in English)

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SAFETY



Airbags



FRONT AIRBAGS

The front airbags are fitted in the centre of
the steering wheel for the driver and in the
dashboard for the front passenger.

Deployment
They are deployed simultaneously, unless
the passenger's front airbag has been
deactivated, in the event of a serious front
impact.
The front airbag inflates between the front
occupant of the vehicle and the dashboard
to cushion their forward movement.
Deactivation of the passenger's airbag
Only the passenger's front airbag can be
deactivated. The airbag is deactivated from
the trip computer.
The airbag warning lamp in the
instrument panel is on while the
airbag is deactivated. To assure the safety of your child, you
must deactivate the passenger airbag
when you install a reaward facing child seat
on the front passenger seat. Otherwise, the
child would risk being killed or seriously
injured if the airbag were to inflate.

Refer to the "MENU" section of
chapter 3, then select OFF
on the
"Passenger airbag" menu.
Operating fault


If the two airbag warning lamps are on
continuously, do not install a rearward
facing child seat.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay to have the system
checked. The airbags may no longer be
deployed in the event of a serious impact.

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Airbags



For the airbags to be fully effective,
observe the following safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,
object...). This could hamper the operation
of the airbags or injure the occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen or broken into, have the airbag
systems checked.
All work on the airbag systems must be
carried out by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned are
observed, a risk of injury or of slight burns
to the head, chest or arms when an airbag
is deployed cannot be ruled out. In fact,
the bag inflates almost instantly (within a
few milliseconds) then deflates within the
same time, discharging the hot gas through
openings provided for this purpose.
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on the
centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Smoke as little as possible as deployment
of the airbags can cause burns or the risk of
injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel
or hit it violently.

Lateral airbags
Only put approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment of lateral
airbags. For information on the range of
seat covers suitable for your vehicle, you
can contact a CITROËN dealer. Refer to the
"Accessories" section.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backs. This could cause injury to the chest
or arms when the lateral airbag inflates.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body
any nearer to the door than necessary.

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QUICK HELP



Having your vehicle towed


BEING TOWED


The removable towing eye is located in the
tool kit behind the driver's seat (Light van) or
behind the rear bench seat (Combi).


From the front

In the front bumper, unclip the cover on the
right using a flat tool.
Screw the removable towing eye in fully.
Then hook the towbar on the towing eye.
Unlock the steering by turning the the
ignition key one notch and release the
parking brake.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
Move off gently and drive slowly, towing for
a short distance only.
On the towed vehicle, the gear
lever must be put in neutral; failure
to observe this special condition
may result in damage to certain braking
components (brakes, transmission...) and
the absence of braking assistance when the
engine is started.


From the rear

In the rear bumper, unclip the cover at the
bottom using a flat tool.
Screw the removable towing eye in fully.
Then hook the towbar on the towing eye.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
Move off gently and drive slowly, towing for
a short distance only.


General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle
is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, always use an approved
towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off,
there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call
on a professional recovery service:


- vehicle broken down on a motorway or
fast road,

- 4 wheel drive vehicle,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox
into neutral, unlock the steering, or
release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the
ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar
available...

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Instruments and controls


INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS


Instrument panels, screens, dials .... 22
Warning lamps, indicator lamps .....23-29
Indicators, gauge ........................30-31
Steering wheel, adjustments ........... 49
Horn ............................................... 115
Instruments and controls ................... 6

Lighting controls .........................42-43
Guide-me-home lighting .................. 43
Parking lamps .................................. 42

Cruise control .............................45-46

Confi guration - personalisation
of the vehicle ...........................69-72
Setting the time................................ 71
Headlamp beam height adjustment ... 43
Front/rear foglamps ......................... 43
Lighting dimmer ............................... 31

Fuses ......................................156-158

Opening the bonnet ....................... 166
Starting, ignition switch .............. 19, 32
Front/rear wipers ............................. 44
Screenwash ..................................... 44
Trip computer .................................. 69

Electric windows .............................. 48
Door mirrors ..................................... 47

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Steering wheel, adjustment ............. 49
Horn ............................................... 115
Instruments and controls ................... 7
Lighting controls .........................42-43
Guide me home lighting................... 43
Parking lamps .................................. 42
Cruise control .............................45-46 Instrument panels, screens,
dials .............................................. 22
Warning laps, indicator lamps ....23-29
Indicators, gauge ........................30-31
Gear shift indicator .......................... 50
Audio steering mounted controls /
Hands-free kit ....................75, 78-95
Front/rear wipers ............................. 44
Screenwash ..................................... 44
Trip computer .................................. 69
Starting, ignition switch .............. 19, 32
Confi guration - personalisation
of the vehicle ...........................69-72
Setting the time................................ 71
Adjusting headlamp beams ............. 43
Front/rear foglamps ......................... 43
Lighting dimmer ............................... 31
Fuses ......................................156-158
Electric windows .............................. 48
Door mirrors ..................................... 47